Peter Wilkes, researcher for Localis, participated in a Guardian Local Leaders live discussion on how councils can put schools at the heart of their communities
Alex Thomson discusses public service provision, in particular, some of the arguments swirling around commissioning.
Alex Thomson, Chief Executive of Localis, reports on the pressures facing public sector property, and the launching of Localis’ agenda-setting new pamphlet on the subject.
Alex Thomson, Chief Executive of Localis, comments on what the Budget means for local government.
Steven Howell comments on local transport infrastructure.
Steven Howell reports in the LGC on the subject of the latest push for the integration of public services.
Localis’ Alex Thomson warned at a recent Joseph Rowntree Foundation debate that localism would be the victim of a proposed national property tax.
A report commissioned by Labour on how to bring about integrated care has endorsed a greater role for health and wellbeing boards, but cautioned against any further structural reorganisation of the NHS.
While growth may be gradually returning to the UK, it seems clear that 2014 will be a challenging year for local authorities with the chancellor declaring it a year of hard truths.
LGA calls for councils to have broader powers to take licensing decisions in line with the wishes of their residents.